Pharmacist salary in Dallas, TX
Median pay, Dallas-Fort Worth metro
$138,170/year
about $66.43 an hour full-time
Middle half earns $129,270 – $159,400
Half of pharmacists in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area earn more than $138,170 a year and half earn less. That's 2% lower than the national median of $140,910, and ranks #22 of the 30 big metro areas we track for this job.
Pay range
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly* |
|---|---|---|
| 10th (entry level) | $104,720 | $50.35 |
| 25th | $129,270 | $62.15 |
| Median (50th) | $138,170 | $66.43 |
| 75th | $159,400 | $76.63 |
| 90th (top earners) | $170,390 | $81.92 |
*Yearly pay divided by 2,080 hours (40 hours × 52 weeks), the full-time basis BLS uses.
Is your offer fair?
For a pharmacist job in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro area, here's how an offer compares:
- Below market under $129,270 ($62.15/hr). Fine for a first job in the field, otherwise worth negotiating.
- Typical $129,270 to $159,400 ($62.15 to $76.63/hr). The middle half of what people in this job earn.
- Strong offer over $159,400 ($76.63/hr). Higher than three quarters of workers here.
Before you accept
- Retail and hospital pharmacist roles differ a lot in hours and workload. Ask about staffing and scripts per day.
- Ask whether you'd float between locations and whether travel time is paid.
- Some roles pay more for evening, overnight or weekend shifts.
Also watch for the common warning signs in the posting itself: 15 job posting red flags.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, 2025, Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Occupation: Pharmacists (SOC 29-1051). Figures cover wage and salary workers and don't include bonuses, benefits or overtime.